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Fenway Cafe

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 2:32 PM

Address
61 BROOKLINE AV
Boston, MA 02215
Category
FT
Violations
5 total
⚠️ 2 critical
Facility History
21 inspections
2 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 27-5-103.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Hot and Cold Water

There is very little water pressure at the front handsink. Provide hot and cold running water at each handsink.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 27.5.103
⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-103.11
✓ Corrected

PIC Performing Duties

The establishment recently added frozen yogurt machine but they do not have a frozen dessert manufacturing license. Provide a permit for manufacturing frozen yogurt and make sure the product is being tested every month. The pastry items are all frozen and the labels are on the packages. Organize the ingredient information so employees can easily answer allergen questions.

Why This Matters

EXTREME RISK: Without active management, ALL five CDC risk factors go unchecked. Studies show restaurants without certified managers have 2.5 times more critical violations. Lack of supervision leads to: temperature abuse (bacteria double every 20 minutes), cross-contamination spreading pathogens, sick employees working with food, improper cooking allowing pathogen survival. This single violation enables conditions for major outbreaks.

Code Requirements

PIC MUST: Be present during ALL operating hours; Hold valid food safety certification; Actively monitor employee health and hygiene; Ensure proper cooking, cooling, and holding temperatures; Verify foods from approved sources; Monitor handwashing compliance; Ensure equipment properly sanitized; Take immediate corrective actions for violations; Demonstrate knowledge to health inspector; Train and supervise all food employees.

Corrective Actions

IMMEDIATE: Designate qualified PIC immediately; If no certified manager available, cease operations; Implement active managerial control system; Create monitoring logs for all CDC risk factors; Retrain management on responsibilities; Post PIC duties checklist

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(B) | FDA Code: Section 2-103.11
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

There is a case of water stored in the bathroom. There can be no food storage in the bathroom/mopsink area.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

The ice cream dipwell has been removed and the scoops are going to be stored in stagnant water. Repair the dipwell or provide a proper way to store scoops

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 24-4-903.11
✓ Corrected

Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Clean equipment is drying on both drainboards. Properly wash rinse sanitize equipment and then allow it to air dry on a clean drainboard or shelf.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 24.4.903
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